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Susan J Roche Encaustic Mixed Media Art & Underwater Photography
As a dedicated artist with decades of experience, I have devoted my career to exploring the intersection of water, light, and emotion through encaustic mixed media and underwater photography. My journey began during my college years at Monmouth University, where I cultivated an elegant, playful style that evolved through mentorship with master artists. Following the transformative impact of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, I reimagined my creative process, merging ancient encaustic wax techniques with modern photographic methods to produce ethereal, layered artworks.Each piece invites viewers into moments of tranquility, reflecting my commitment to serenity and healing through tactile, organic textures. My work, showcased at venues like the Hamptons Fine Arts Fair, represents a fusion of historical art practices and contemporary expression, guided by a deep respect for both medium and subject.
Services
Encaustic Mixed Media Art
Underwater Photography Sessions
Custom Art Creation
Collaborative Art Planning
Art Gallery Exhibitions
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in encaustic mixed media art.
- Our underwater photo shoots offer personalized artistic collaboration.
- We use ancient encaustic wax techniques for unique textures and depth.
- Our work has been showcased at the Hamptons Fine Arts Fair.
- We provide a peaceful, inspiring creative process for clients.
What people say
Peaceful sense of play
Awakened forgotten part
Serene and healing
Evoke quiet musing
Tactile experience
Services
Encaustic Mixed Media Art
I create layered encaustic mixed media pieces using ancient Egyptian wax techniques combined with modern photography. Up to 20 wax layers build depth and texture, preserving colors in a smooth, tactile finish. My process merges historical methods with contemporary themes of serenity and emotional exploration.
Underwater Photography Sessions
Collaborative underwater photo shoots transform clients into mythological sea figures. We co-create artistic concepts in pool settings, capturing movement and emotion beneath the surface. The experience emphasizes playfulness and self-discovery, resulting in unique visual narratives that transcend traditional portraiture.
Custom Art Creation
I develop bespoke artworks tailored to clients' visions through layered encaustic techniques. The process involves selecting themes, colors, and textures that resonate with personal stories. Each commission becomes a meditation on tranquility, blending wax's organic qualities with photographic imagery for emotional depth.
Art Gallery Exhibitions
My works are displayed in venues like the Hamptons Fine Arts Fair and Saltwater Fine Art Gallery. Exhibitions feature large-format prints enhanced with encaustic wax, creating ethereal textures that invite contemplation. The gallery space serves as a bridge between historical art practices and contemporary visual storytelling.
Collaborative Art Planning
I guide clients through conceptualizing underwater art projects, developing loose plans that evolve during photo sessions. This process emphasizes co-creation, where clients' ideas merge with my artistic expertise. The result is a personalized artistic journey that often leads to unexpected, meaningful outcomes.
People
Susan J Roche
Artist
Monmouth University graduate with decades of experience in encaustic mixed media and underwater photography. Reimagined artistic practice after Superstorm Sandy, blending ancient wax techniques with modern aesthetics. Mother of three, grandmother of seven, and Hamptons Fine Arts Fair exhibitor.
Questions
What art techniques do you specialize in?
I specialize in encaustic mixed media using ancient wax techniques combined with modern photographic methods for layered, tactile artworks.
Can I participate in underwater photo sessions?
Yes! We collaborate on underwater shoots where you'll embody sea mythology in pool settings, creating personalized artistic imagery.
How does encaustic wax enhance your art?
I apply up to 20 wax layers over photographs, creating depth and preserving colors through techniques used by Egyptians for millennia.
Where can I view your exhibitions?
My work appears at venues like the Hamptons Fine Arts Fair and Saltwater Fine Art Gallery in Bay Head, NJ.
How did Superstorm Sandy influence your art?
After losing my beachside studio to Sandy, I evolved toward underwater photography and deeper exploration of water's symbolic qualities in art.
